Archive for July, 2011

Who else but Rohit Bal could give a stylish grand finale to Delhi Couture Week 2011. Intricately detailed and immaculately stitched, the collection used zardozi work, applique work, cutwork and embroideries. Take a look at the stunning ensembles here.

Sonam Kapoor dazzled as she walked the ramp in Manish Malhotra’s couture show as a surprise showstopper on the third-day of the Delhi Couture Week. How she owned the ramp in a white lehenga with red-golden border and red backless overcoat. The collection was clearly bridal with fluttering lehengas and anarkalis, shararas and gararas. Hues and shades…

Bollywood starlet Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp for the first time for Anju Modi, who showcased a mystical line called ‘Maya’. Feminine, opulent yet serene- in hues of ivory, maroon and blue the collection is easy on the eye.

Sharmila Tagore was the showstopper for designer duo Ashima and Leena on the third day of the Delhi Couture Week. Designer Ashima Leena’s collection titled ‘Adaa’ brought the age-old tradition of Awadh and Lucknowi gharana back on the ramp. Inspired by the clothing style of ‘Zenana’ woman, the collection saw voluminous robes with the rich gleam…

Suneet Varma’s collection at the Delhi Couture Week was inspired by ‘Kamasutra’. The ultra feminine, sensual, sheer and dramatic designs tied in with Verma’s theme and his collection “adorns the body and bejewels the soul.” The collection consisted of heavily embellished lehengas, anarkalis, saris and suits in hues of pink, blue, yellow, red and orange….

Meera and Muzaffar Ali’s Sama Collection was in line with what we expected- lots of traditional Indian weaves and fabrics to create flowing silhouettes. We spotted farshi ghararas, lehngas, peshwaz, choghas and saris with exhaustive embellishments and even ikat prints.

Varun Bahl opened the second edition of Delhi Couture Week with his Indo-French collection. Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit, dressed in swarovski studded white anarkali with beautiful jewellery was spotted in the front row, though she did not walk the ramp. The collection was inspired by French queen Marie Antoinette. It featured lehengas, anarkalis and sarees with tailored jackets…

The World Land Trust and ethical colored gemstones mining company, Gemfields, together with Jaguar Land Rover and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA India), have collaborated with ten of India’s top jewellery designers to create a unique ‘pop up’ collection of bespoke Zambian emerald jewellery. Following the success of ‘Emeralds for Elephants’ in London in…

Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Couture exposition started as a Delhi-only affair but in its third season this year it will travel to other cities as well. The theme chosen for this year is ‘Artisanal- Bringing the Artisan to the Fore’- an entirely novel blend of Indian finery with a layered western construct. Talking about the Exposition,…

The wedding and reception of Dr Shefali Trasi, daughter of dermatologist Dr Srilata Trasi and dental surgeon Dr Suresh Trasi was held at the Kulkarni Auditorium in Khar. While the wedding venue was simple and elegant, the presence of so many big stars (all Dr Srilata Trasi’s clients) made it a big, star studded affair….